Pruning Tomato Plants for the Best Tomatoes
Pruning tomatoes plants definitely makes a difference in your tomato production. It’s like Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Not too much… not too little… but juuuusst, right! According to Louisiana …
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Bee Balm Uses and Benefits – It’s for More Than the Bees!
Meet the Monardas… the crowning glory of the mint plant family (Lamiaceae)! The bee balm uses and benefits are many, both for you and your garden. When it comes to …
How to Make Biochar – an Ancient Soil Amendment
An ancient technique, biochar soil amendment makes incredible, rich soils which help to retain water and nutrients while keeping or placing carbon in the soil. Biochar was developed in ancient …
Best Natural Deer Deterrents To Keep Deer Out Of The Garden
How to Keep Deer Away from Your Yard and Garden Plants Losing precious plants, trees and entire crops to demolition by deer and other creatures is distressing and discouraging. If …
Growing Sunchokes, the Nutritious Jerusalem Artichokes, Helpful for Diabetes
Meet Helianthus Tuberosus We’re in our 8th year of growing sunchokes, the Helianthus tuberosus plant, and are glad that our plantings are slowly expanding. Common names include Jerusalem artichoke, sunchoke …
How to Treat and Get Rid of Powdery Mildew on Plants Naturally
A common garden blight, how to get rid of powdery mildew is a common question and challenge for gardeners. But before we get into how to treat powdery mildew naturally, …
Natural Mosquito Control – Including Mosquito Repellent Plants, Myths & Facts
Is natural mosquito control effective? What about mosquito repellent plants and other remedies…? Are they myth or real? We LOVE spending time outdoors and in the garden. In fact we …
Best Compost Tumblers and DIY Compost Bins
There are many options and considerations when it comes to compost tumblers and bins. They all work, so it comes down to budget and your personal preference. However, some composters …
Soaker Hose Garden Irrigation System – Pros and Cons
What’s the Best Garden Watering System? We’ve tried the sprinkler, soaker hose, drip irrigation systems, and before that, good ole sprinklers. By now we have identified our favorites. Like many …
How to Grow Okra Plants and Why You’ll Want To!
If you’re here to learn more about how to grow okra plants, you’re in for a treat! Okra is a beautiful garden plant that’s versatile and immensely rewarding to grow. …